versatile, young Highlander wing with upside and a real shot-maker’s touch
Manea is a 6-6 freshman forward for UC Riverside who arrived from Prolific Prep and was noted by the school for standout play at Big Shots Nationals and as a PrepHoops standout at the 2023 SoCal Showdown. In the 2024-25 season, UC Riverside listed him as a freshman, while season stat pages show he contributed in the rotation but was still carving out his role; that profile points to a developing wing/forward with size, perimeter skill, and room to grow into more consistent production. If you need a long-term upside swing rather than an immediate volume scorer, he’s the kind of athletic, versatile piece worth tracking.
